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Simple garlic chutney recipe | Red chilli chutney | Indian chutney for breakfast, snacks, chaats.
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Garlic Chutney Recipe | Chilli Chutney

Garlic chutney is an aromatic, spicy, and tangy recipe that can be made with only four ingredients in less than 15 minutes. This can be served with many Indian breakfast, chaats, and snack recipes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 6
Calories: 51kcal
Author: Kushi

Equipment

  • Mixie or Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 bulb Garlic 12 to 15
  • 2 tablespoon Oil ; I prefer coconut oil
  • 3 to 5 Dry Red chilies check tips
  • Tamarind small ball approx 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Using a pestle and mortar, lightly crush each garlic clove.
    1 bulb Garlic
  • Heat oil in a pan on medium flame. Add garlic cloves and saute till it becomes golden brown.
    2 tablespoon Oil
  • Add the red chilies and saute for a couple of minutes.
    3 to 5 Dry Red chilies
  • Finally, add tamarind, mix, and switch off the flame. Let this cool down.
    Tamarind
  • Add all these ingredients together in a mixer or blender, with salt and very little water, and blend it to form a medium-thick, smooth paste.
    Salt
  • Transfer it to a bowl. Add water only if required for desired consistency.
  • Serve with undi (rice dumplings), and enjoy.

Notes

  • You can substitute dry red chili with red chili powder or cayenne powder.
  • Vary the amount of ingredients as per your taste.
  • I love preparing this using coconut oil. You can substitute it with vegetable oil or any desired cooking oil.
  • You can store this garlic chutney in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. 
  • Based on the dry red chilies or chile powder you use, the color of the chutney will vary. 

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg